- Born on: October 31, 1939
- Departed on: November 10, 2017
- Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA
Roger Emmanuel Edwards
Local businessman, world traveler, ironworker, travelling magician, and entertainer of all, Roger Emmanuel Edwards, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Friday, November 10, 2017, at the Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, November 17. Memorial Service on Saturday, November 18 at 11:00. Visitation and Services will be at First Church of the Open Bible, Cedar Rapids.
Roger was born on October 31, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Richard & Alpha (Bagne) Edwards. In elementary school he began to do magic shows everywhere he could. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1958 and immediately went on the road as a travelling magician with Kara Kum. In the early 1960s he and his brother Harold formed the Magical Jokers. He met June Shaw at a barn dance and married her on December 29, 1963 in Orchard, Iowa. He went to work for Water Tower Paint and Repair and enjoyed going from town to town with his family painting water towers. In 1969 Roger moved to Cedar Rapids where he worked for Iron Worker’s Local #89. In 1983 Roger and his wife June opened the Cellar Door and then later acquired the Stable on the Alley. After nearly 40 years of marriage June died on November 18th, 2003. Roger continued to run both the Cellar Door and the Stable in the Alley with the help of his friends, especially his constant companion Margaret Scheffert. He was proud of the many times the Cellar Door was recognized as the Best Antique Store in Cedar Rapids. Roger travelled to over 50 countries and shared his love of dancing with many.
Roger is survived by his children, Pastor Melody Williams of Miles, Iowa, Christopher (LaDawn) Edwards of Huntsville, Alabama, and Michael Edwards of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Andrew, Steven, Nicholas, Kamille, Elizabeth and Hannah; a brother, Harold Edwards of Hot Springs, Arkansas; his close companion, Margaret Scheffert, many honorary family members and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his wife, June, in 2003; his parents, Richard & Alpha Edwards; and siblings, Richard Edwards and Barbara Dutcher.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Mercy and all of Roger’s friends for the ways they cared for him.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mercy.
Roger was born on October 31, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Richard & Alpha (Bagne) Edwards. In elementary school he began to do magic shows everywhere he could. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1958 and immediately went on the road as a travelling magician with Kara Kum. In the early 1960s he and his brother Harold formed the Magical Jokers. He met June Shaw at a barn dance and married her on December 29, 1963 in Orchard, Iowa. He went to work for Water Tower Paint and Repair and enjoyed going from town to town with his family painting water towers. In 1969 Roger moved to Cedar Rapids where he worked for Iron Worker’s Local #89. In 1983 Roger and his wife June opened the Cellar Door and then later acquired the Stable on the Alley. After nearly 40 years of marriage June died on November 18th, 2003. Roger continued to run both the Cellar Door and the Stable in the Alley with the help of his friends, especially his constant companion Margaret Scheffert. He was proud of the many times the Cellar Door was recognized as the Best Antique Store in Cedar Rapids. Roger travelled to over 50 countries and shared his love of dancing with many.
Roger is survived by his children, Pastor Melody Williams of Miles, Iowa, Christopher (LaDawn) Edwards of Huntsville, Alabama, and Michael Edwards of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Andrew, Steven, Nicholas, Kamille, Elizabeth and Hannah; a brother, Harold Edwards of Hot Springs, Arkansas; his close companion, Margaret Scheffert, many honorary family members and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his wife, June, in 2003; his parents, Richard & Alpha Edwards; and siblings, Richard Edwards and Barbara Dutcher.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Mercy and all of Roger’s friends for the ways they cared for him.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mercy.
